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Everton vs Sunderland

Goodison Park, Liverpool25 February 2017 at 15:00
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Match Events

Everton
Sunderland
Kick Off
35′Darron Gibson
I. Gueye

assist: S. Coleman

40′
Half Time
A. LookmanK. Mirallas
60′
T. DaviesE. Valencia
70′
77′Bryan Oviedo
79′
F. BoriniW. Khazri
79′
D. GibsonG. Honeyman
R. Lukaku

assist: K. Mirallas

80′
R. BarkleyJ. McCarthy
83′
90′
B. JonesJavi Manquillo
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal1
9Shots off Goal3
20Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots6
16Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox2
10Fouls16
10Corner Kicks6
1Offsides0
63%Ball Possession37%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves6
512Total passes285
427Passes accurate182
83%Passes %64%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Everton is 6.70, compared to — for Sunderland. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Everton's highest-rated starter is I. Gueye (6.79), while Sunderland's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Everton have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by I. Gueye (2G). Sunderland's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Everton deploy 4 defenders rated 6.60 on average, against Sunderland's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Everton field 3 midfielders averaging 6.79, versus Sunderland's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Everton start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Sunderland averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 94% for Everton and —% for Sunderland. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Everton's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Sunderland. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Everton's starting XI is 36.5 (youngest: I. Gueye (36), oldest: S. Coleman (37)), while Sunderland average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Everton's starters average 14 league appearances each, versus 0 for Sunderland. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Everton4-3-34-5-1Sunderland
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Robles3Baines23Coleman5Williams25Mori2Schneid.17Gueye8Barkley26Davies10Lukaku31Lookman13Pickford16O'Shea2Jones23Koné3Oviedo7Larsson24Gibson17Ndong44Januzaj18Defoe9Borini

Substitutes

Coach: R. Koeman

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

EvertonPosition StrengthSunderland
6.70
Avg Rating
6.60Defender (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.79Midfielder (3 v 5)
2G 3A0G 0A
Everton4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJoel Robles
3DefenderL. Baines
23DefenderS. Coleman6.6
5DefenderA. Williams
25DefenderRamiro Funes Mori
2MidfielderM. Schneiderlin
17MidfielderI. Gueye6.82G3A
26MidfielderT. Davies
8ForwardR. Barkley
10ForwardR. Lukaku
31ForwardA. Lookman
Sunderland4-5-1
13GoalkeeperJ. Pickford
16DefenderJ. O'Shea
2DefenderB. Jones
23DefenderL. Koné
3DefenderB. Oviedo
7MidfielderS. Larsson
24MidfielderD. Gibson
17MidfielderD. Ndong
44MidfielderA. Januzaj
9MidfielderF. Borini
18ForwardJ. Defoe

Match Summary

Everton defeated Sunderland 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by I. Gueye 40′, R. Lukaku 80′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Everton had 63% possession while Sunderland held 37%. Everton had 20 shots (8 on target) compared to 10 (1 on target) for Sunderland. Everton made 3 substitutions, Sunderland made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Everton vs Sunderland Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Everton
8
wins
Drawn
5
Sunderland
4
wins
Total goals
45 · 2.6/match
Both scored
7/17 · 41%
Over 2.5
7/17 · 41%

Recent Form

Everton

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Sunderland

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Match Prediction

Everton

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Sunderland

10%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Everton

73%Form27%
71%Attack29%
69%Defence31%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Everton5wins
2draws10 meetings
Sunderland3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.9

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 2.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 70.9%Draw 19.7%Away 12.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.404.807.91
Max1.435.258.50
Market favourite:Everton · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market68.6%18.9%12.4%
Public market69.9%18.6%11.5%
Δ1.2%0.3%0.9%

Everton vs Sunderland — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Everton
Result vs. Market: Everton (71%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

EvertonHalf-time:10Sunderland
20Shots10
8Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
03/11/25Sunderland1–1Everton2.76/3.19/2.73
12/09/16Sunderland0–3Everton3.77/3.43/2.10
25/02/17Everton2–0Sunderland1.41/5.08/8.30
11/05/16Sunderland3–0Everton1.74/3.83/5.02
01/11/15Everton6–2Sunderland1.51/4.30/7.33
09/11/14Sunderland1–1Everton3.96/3.39/2.05
09/05/15Everton0–2Sunderland1.77/3.68/5.02
26/12/13Everton0–1Sunderland1.37/4.99/9.53
12/04/14Sunderland0–1Everton4.82/3.58/1.82
26/12/99Everton5–0Sunderland

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Everton

W 448D 357L 454
Over 2.546
Goals scored1598

Away Record: Sunderland

W 165D 170L 308
Over 2.545
Goals scored649

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026